Pedro de Arce
| Most Reverend Pedro de Arce | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cebu | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cebu |
| In office | 1612-1645 |
| Predecessor | Pedro de Agurto |
| Successor | Juan Velez |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by Diego Vázquez de Mercado |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1545 Catadiano, Spain |
| Died | October 16, 1645 (age 100) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Pedro de Arce (1545-October 16, 1645) was the second bishop of the Diocese of Cebu (1612-1645).[1]
Biography
Pedro de Arce was born in Catadiano Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1]
On June 13, 1604, Pope Clement VIII appointed him Bishop of Cebu.[1] He was consecrated bishop in 1613 by Diego Vázquez de Mercado, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila.[1] While bishop, he was the Principal Consecrator of Hernando Guerrero, Bishop of Nueva Segovia (1628).[1]
References
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pedro de Agurto |
Bishop of Cebu 1612-1645 |
Succeeded by Juan Velez |
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